that would be enough to keep the law from going into effect on june 1st. they also wanted to turn the takeover bill into a referendum for the election in november. and that way residents, they say, could decide whether the takeover is a good idea. as part of a plan, county executive baker would have the power to appoint three new members to the school board. and choose the new superintendent. >>> the governor of virginia is defending his personal and political relationship with a company that does business in the state. bob mcdonnell says he did not give special treatment to star scientific, a dietary supplemental company. julie carey has more. >> there is nothing going on that in any way impairs my ability to be an effective governor. >> reporter: the virginia governor, bob mcdonnell, defending the position for allowing his daughter to accept a check for her wedding from one of the campaign donors, a check that was never officially disclosed. the information has been in the spotlight in recent weeks. the governor answers questions just hours after "the wa